Stalwart
/ˈstɔːl.wərt/noun
Loyal, reliable, and strongly built or determined.
Did you know?The word began as a surname-like nickname meaning someone who was literally 'stout and upright,' and only later became a praise-word for steadfast loyalty and strength.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
stælweorð
“stout, strong, or valiant”
Middle English
ME
stalworth
“strong, brave, and dependable”
14th Century
English
stalwart
“a sturdy, valiant person; a steadfast supporter”
Modern English
English
stalwart
“loyal, resolute, and physically or morally strong”